The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 26,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 3.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
172 in
Length
168.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
536 lb
15.37 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
53 mpg
49 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft